Being Drunk Is Expensive

Recovery
#1

There’s a bunch of concerts coming up that I want to go to but can’t justify the spending for right now. And it’s like… maybe if I wasn’t spending $100+/week on booze all summer, I could easily go to all of them. Weird thing is at the time I thought I was saving money by not going out. It didn’t even seem like I was spending much… like $20-30 a day but that adds up over time. Now it’s literally the opposite. I can’t go out sober now because I recklessly spent a stupid amount of money drinking at home for 3 months.

Maybe staying home and avoiding triggers is best right now though.

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#3

If you think AA meetings are a comparable alternative to live entertainment, you might be a little bit brainwashed.

#5

You originally told me to getting into a recovery program is better than going to shows, but now you’re saying you do both. Not sure what kind of point you’re trying to make.

#7

Sounds like you were just looking for an excuse to tell somebody here to get in a recovery program.

#8

I was spending 17k a year

#9

Where does that money go now?

#11

True! If you think avoiding triggers is what you need then it’s for the best! I know what you mean. I was recklessly spending money on alcohol and now I have none and it’s taking me longer to get back on track than I’d like. It’s such an uncomfortable feeling. But I’m just trying to trust the process I guess. Wishing you well!

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#12

Golf and cigars and savings and family trips

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